FiiO Ft3 32 vs STAX SR-5: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the FiiO Ft3 32 vs STAX SR-5, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

FiiO Ft3 32 leads on 3 of 4 measures.

FiiO Ft3 32
STAX SR-5

HearWiki score

Sound

8.5

Value

8.0

Price (USD)

$160

$100

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

The FiiO Ft3 32 is 49 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 49 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

Ft3 32202449 yr newer
SR-51975

Specifications

Ft3 32SR-5

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $160; $100
HearWiki score: 82; Not scored
Released: 2024; 1975
Driver: 60 mm dynamic; electrostatic
Driver type: dynamic; electrostatic
Driver size: 60 mm; -
Drivers per side: 1; -
Frequency response: 7 Hz - 40 kHz; -
Impedance: 350 Ω; -
Sensitivity: 110 dB/mW; -
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms): 105; -
Active noise cancelling: No; -
Controls: buttons; -
Weight: 391 g; 300 g
Detachable cable: Yes; -
USB-C: No; -
Connector: 3.5 mm; -
Balanced connection: Yes; -

Specification comparison of FiiO Ft3 32 vs STAX SR-5
Spec	FiiO Ft3 32	STAX SR-5
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$160	$100
HearWiki score	82 / 100 Great	Not scored
Released	2024	1975
Audio
Driver	60 mm dynamic	electrostatic
Driver type	dynamic	electrostatic
Driver size	60 mm	-
Drivers per side	1	-
Frequency response	7 Hz - 40 kHz	-
Impedance	350 Ω	-
Sensitivity	110 dB/mW	-
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)	105	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	-
Controls	buttons	-
Design
Weight	391 g	300 g
Detachable cable	Yes	-
USB-C	No	-
Connector	3.5 mm	-
Balanced connection	Yes	-

What reviewers said

FiiO Ft3 32

The FiiO FT3 32 is an open-back over-ear headphone built around a large 60mm dynamic driver, offering a warm, spacious sound that's easy to drive thanks to its low impedance and high sensitivity. It pairs a comfortable, sturdy design with premium accessories and a detachable balanced cable, making it a versatile and strong value pick for desktop or portable use. While its overall tuning is engaging, the treble lacks some fine detail, and its size makes it less suited for on-the-go listening.

Pro:Easy to drive with low impedance and high sensitivity
Pro:Spacious, warm sound signature with good bass presence
Pro:Comfortable fit and premium build quality

Con:Treble resolution is slightly limited
Con:Large and heavy frame not ideal for portable use
Con:Open-back design leaks sound and offers no isolation

STAX SR-5

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